MATERIALS: ROUND-UP
GRAPHENE MATERIALS FOR
SUPERCAPACITORS
BUNTING JOINS PMMDA
In recognition of its
long association with
the plastics sector, the
European division of the
global Bunting Group
has joined the Polymer
Machinery Manufacturers
and Distributors Association
(PMMDA).
Bunting is a designer and
manufacturer of magnetic
separators and metal
detectors for the recycling
and plastics industries.
Established in 1966, the
PMMDA provides important
information, representation
and a mutual support for
companies in the plastics
industry. The association’s
activities include exchanging
information through
networking and social
events; provision of market
statistics and industry data;
communication of regular
business and industry
updates; representation
and feedback on the
development of EU and ISO
Standards; and negotiation
of member advantage at
exhibitions and events.
“Joining the PMMDA
re ects the importance
of the plastics sector to
our business,” explained
Simon Ayling (pictured,
right), MD of Bunting’s
European division. “After
establishing a close working
relationship with Renmar
Plastic Machinery, director
Kevin Horne proposed
that we consider joining the
association. We are now
proud to be members.”
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First Graphene has
signed an exclusive
worldwide licensing
agreement with the
University of Manchester
to develop graphenehybrid
materials for use in
supercapacitors.
These materials could
create a new generation of
supercapacitors, for use in
applications ranging from
electric vehicles to elevators
and cranes.
Supercapacitors typically
use microporous carbon
nanomaterials, which have
a gravimetric capacitance
between 50 and 150
Farads/g. Research carried
out by the University of
Manchester shows
that high capacitance
materials incorporating
graphene can
reach up to 500
Farads/g. This will
signi cantly increase
the operational
performance of
supercapacitors in a
range of applications, as well
as increasing the available
supply of materials.
Dr Andy Goodwin,
chief technology o cer
of First Graphene says:
“This investment is
a direct result of our
presence at the Graphene
Engineering and Innovation
Centre. It emphasises the
importance of e ective
external relationships
with university research
partners. The programme
is also aligned with the UK
Government’s Industrial
Strategy Grand Challenges
and we’ll be pursuing
further support for the
development of our
business within the UK.”
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